Customer Reviews for Milwaukee 1 in. Hole Dozer Bi-Metal Hole Saw

The Milwaukee 1 1/16 Hole Dozer Carbide Hole Saw has sharp carbide teeth that will give it a longer life than other hole saws. It cuts to a depth of 1.62" in a variety of materials: metals, wood, aluminum, plaster, cement board, fiberglass, and drywall. I purchased this to install bi-fold door hardware into LVP flooring. The LVP flooring is 8mm. It cut through it fast, and clean. It also left a nice little chunk in the arbor that I was able to clear easily with the All-Access slots. That alone makes this hole saw priceless. It also cut through scrap wood quickly, and cleanly too. I did have to buy a 3/8" shank small hole saw arbor. It was around $17.00. It is a better deal to buy the hole saw with the arbor attached.

This Milwaukee hole dozer is just that, I set it up in the drill press and was amazed at how well it sliced through anything. The are so may teeth that it just made shavings out of anything that I put in the drill press and then I put it on the hand drill and cut into a plastic circuit breaker box and the fine strings just poured out of the tool. The hole saw has more large holes in the sides than normal and I found that they were there to let the fine shavings out faster so that the hole saw does not fill up and you would have to stop and clear everything by hand. I am definately going to have to get a full set of these and some cutting oil.

We're reviewing a Milwaukee 1 5/16 inch hold dozer carbide hole saw. I found my ryobi half inch compact 18 V drill had plenty of power to push this whole saw through 2 by 4 lumber I could have gone over 3/8" thicker material if I needed to I did have to back it out a few times and clean the chips from the flutes though. But with carbide tips on the teeth it allows you to cut concrete fiber board or fiber shingles without destroying the saw like you would if was just bi-metal. It should also cut though lumber with nails in it as well

These are very nice hole saws with a great lifetime warranty (tested - Milwaukee is quick to ship a replacement if you break the teeth). Even Made in USA! I have two master kits that between them cover almost every size but not this size, and it already has come in handy since adding it (it fit comfortably in one of the Milwaukee storage cases as well). Just get it. Won’t regret it!

These are very nice hole saws with a great warranty (tested - Milwaukee is quick to ship a replacement if you break the teeth). Even Made in USA! I have two master kits that between them cover almost every size but not this size, and it already has come in handy since adding it (it fit comfortably in one of the Milwaukee storage cases as well). Just get it. Won’t regret it!

This hole saw is designed for cement board and wood that could have embedded nails. I did not hit any nails when drilling in wood but cut a clean hole in both wood and cement board. With very little set to the teeth, drilling in both hardwood and plywood did result in some burning but clearing chips more frequently minimized the burning. I did notice one of the teeth was missing the carbide tip; I realized it was because the hole saws are made by rolling and welding flat stock so a tooth near the weld can be lost. With the small diameter of this bit it was quite noticeable but it did not affect its operation so not an issue. Overall, very happy with the this item.

This hole saw is designed for cement board and wood that could have embedded nails. I did not hit any nails when drilling in wood but cut a clean hole in both wood and cement board. With very little set to the teeth, drilling in both hardwood and plywood did result in some burning but clearing chips more frequently minimized the burning. I did notice one of the teeth was missing the carbide tip; I realized it was because the hole saws are made by rolling and welding flat stock so a tooth near the weld can be lost. It did not affect its operation so not an issue. Overall, very happy with the item.

A Carbide Hole Dozer with a new 3 TPI design that offers users fast cuts with the durability of a bi-metal hole saw and life of a carbide hole saw. This Milwaukee hole saw keeps a long sharp life with the ability to cut through stainless steel, fastener embedded wood, cast iron, cement board, asphalt shingles, and other materials. The deep gullets dispose of materials while cutting, and the All Access Slots solve the frustration of plug removal, making use more efficient with less time spent between holes. With a cutting depth of 1 & 5/8 inches, this will bore holes through the common 2 by 4's found throughout construction, and the product is proudly Made in the USA.

Having drilled many holes both in wood and metal surfaces for many years now, I really like and using the Milwaukee 11/16” Hole Dozer, model # 49-56-0700. This hole saw has been designed with all the benefits of a general bi-metal hole saw and the durability and wide functions of a carbide hole saw. By this, I mean it will easily drill a hole in wood, but it can drill a hole in hard stainless steel and other more difficult surfaces such as aluminum, fiberglass, cement board, fastener embedded wood, plaster, cast iron, asphalt shingles, etc. The specific size, 11/16” diameter hole saw uses a customer supplied 1/2”-20 thread pilot screw-on mandrel. The hole saw has a depth of 1 5/8” and it has 3 TPI (Teeth Per Inch) with deep gullets that aggressive cuts into the material that is being drilled. I also really like the fact that all of the Hole Dozer hole saws have Milwaukee’s “All-Access-Slots” in the body of the hole saw allows the user to have greater access to using screwdriver to help save time, energy, and frustration of prying out the remanent of the cutting plug removal which always has been the downside of any brand of traditional hole saws. Also, the larger body slots allow you to see the accurate placement of the pilot bit on the cutting surface. I especially like the fact that the Milwaukee Hole Dozer hole saws are made in the USA!

My hubby says these are the best hole saws out there with their carbide teeth. They drill fast and furious, as he says, and make nice clean holes. I make wine racks out of scrap pieces of wood and these are just the right size for the neck of the bottles. They are easy to place on the drill mandrel and just as easy to drill the hole with this saw. We have used Milwaukee hole saws previously so it was easy to choose this one for this project.

First, very sharp. Second, you must have a strong drill with a handle else you cannot use it safely. This cuts beautifully through wood, cement board, etc. It will NOT cut through a foundation as it is not the type of saw for that. Third, you must buy the quick connect arbor or you can't use it. The arbor is a dream to use. I can tell you it cuts well. I was surprised to see the paint on the teeth still on there after several cuts. Always be safe. Wear eye protection and always expect kickback. That is what the handle is for. A regular drill won't work with this. A hammer drill is much better or a high end drill. This should last me a long time as I do not make frequent cuts this size but like any tool, when you need it...you better have it...and Milwaukee is a consistent provider of quality.

I used this hole saw to cut some holes in a lower cabinet to run a dust collector line through it in my garage. As expected, it cut through with no problem. The thing that was surprising was that there was still paint on the teeth after I was done. There has to be more set to the teeth then it looks like. The design of the saw makes it easy to get the wood core out! Between the cutouts on the sides, and a couple of holes on the base, you have an easy time finding a place to push on the plug. If you are going to use this hole saw, make sure you get a heavy duty arbor for it. One that requires a 1/2" chuck and has the two pins that stop the saw from turning, and relieves the pressure on the threaded hub. I know that the saw will mount using just the threaded hub, but good luck getting it off again. I would only use this saw in a drill press, and angle head drill, or a right angle drill like a hole hog. Suing a straight drill with a side handle may work, depending on the handle. A drill without a side handle is a good way to injure yourself!

This is a very nice hole saw by Milwaukee. The hole saw is a multi material cutting hole saw with the ability to cut through wood, pvc, aluminum, and steel. I used it on wood and pvc and the hole saw cut through both with no issues. The teeth on the saw held up well through my cuts and created as clean as you would expect hole on both the wood and Pvc. The welds on the hole saw were decent but they have 2 teeth very close together as a result of the weld. Weld doesn’t look as clean as others I have seen on Milwaukee hole saws. Not sure if this is standard for this size or just a QA issue. The clearing holes were well positioned and allow for any easy ejection of the plugs left in the saw after cutting. Additionally the saw did not appear to get too hot during cutting. Overall the hole saw did a good job and held up well but some QA could be improved

This is a great hole saw by Milwaukee. The hole saw is a multi material cutting hole saw with the ability to cut through wood, pvc, aluminum, and steel. I used it on wood and pvc and the hole saw cut through both with no issues. The teeth on the saw held up well through my cuts and created as clean as you would expect hole on both the wood and Pvc. The welds on the hole saw were well placed and the the teeth evenly spaced throughout. The clearing holes were well positioned and allow for any easy ejection of the plugs left in the saw after cutting. Additionally the saw did not appear to get to hit during cutting. Overall I liked this hole saw and thought it did a good job and held up well.

Hole saws are great for making circular holes in plywood, counters, furniture and the likes. The Milwaukee 2-11/16 in. Hole Dozer Carbide Hole Saw addresses some of the issues with hole saws. One, it has holes on the sides of the saw at different positions to aid in the removal of the material that becomes trapped within when using. Second, the carbide teeth are great for a long lasting sharp cut. You will need a centering bit and drill head attachment to use this hole saw. Cuts great though

This Dozer carbide tipped hole saw is extremely sharp and readily connected to my 2 pin quick change arbor. There a lots of holes in the sides and top to make it easy to remove the cut-out material that cores into the center of the saw, overcoming the major annoyance associated with hole saws. I have also used Milwaukee Dozer saws in the past they performed extremely well. The carbide tips are wonderful.

This Dozer carbide tipped hole saw is extremely sharp and readily connected to my 2 pin quick change arbor. There a lots of holes in the sides and top to make it easy to remove the cut-out material that cores into the center of the saw, overcoming the major annoyance associated with hole saws. I have also used Milwaukee Dozer saws in the past they performed extremely well. The carbide tips are wonderful.

This Dozer carbide tipped hole saw is extremely sharp and readily connected to my 2 pin quick change arbor. There a lots of holes in the sides and top to make it easy to remove the cut-out material that cores into the center of the saw, overcoming the major annoyance associated with hole saws. I have also used Milwaukee Dozer saws in the past they performed extremely well. The carbide tips are wonderful.

After trying this Milwaukee 4 3/4 inch hole dozer carbide hole saw. In wafer board it punched right through and a piece of 2x10 it has such sharp teeth it grabbed so make sure you have lots of leverage with your drill I was using in Milwaukee hole hog and it took the drill out of my hands. I have little doubt it will cut you anything it's supposed to. It's a big bit so it takes plenty of power so don't try to run it too fast and be careful.

I got the Hole Dozer 4 3/4" carbide teeth hole saw Part# 49-56-0847. This one like the rest the Hole Dozer blades I have worked great. I did a quick test hole in 5/4 board I used it with my Milwaukee M18 fuel drill and the quick change large hole saw arbor no problem good clean cut. You can cut several different materials including stainless steel, wood with nails or cement board

This Carbide Toothed Hole Saw from Milwaukee checkmarks the task of coring holes for construction trades. Featuring a New 3 Tooth Per Inch "TPI" design that allows faster cuts with the longest life in general purpose and extreme materials, like stainless steel and cast iron. The Deep Gullets clear material faster while cutting and the improved Milwaukees' All-Access Slots solve the frustration of stuborn material removal, resulting in less downtime between holes or other tasks. The Hole Dozer with Carbide Tooth Hole Saw has a cutting depth of 1.62 or 1 & 5/8 inches, allowing clearance to handle cuts in a wide range of materials, including the usual 2 by wood studs, that measure a true 1.5 inches.

I really like this hole saw, The carbide teeth cut through both metal and wood with no problems. It produces a nice clean cut and you don't have to push super hard to make it cut. It does a good job of cutting the hole the size it is supposed to. I haven't used it on stainless but I would not expect it to have any problems judging by the other metals I have used it on. It has 3 patterns for mounting it on your arbor, I used it on my Blu-Mol arbor with no problems. I also like that it has multiple large openings on the side so you can see to start your pilot bit and it also makes it very easy to remove the plug from the hole saw, the only nit picky thing I could say about the side holes, is that I would them to have been set at every 90 degrees instead of every 120 degrees as that would make it a little easier to rock the plug back and forth to remove it. It can cut through material up to almost 1 3/4 inch. All in all it does exactly what you want it to do.

I really like this hole saw, The carbide teeth cut through both metal and wood with no problems. It produces a nice clean cut and you don't have to push super hard to make it cut. It does a good job of cutting the hole the size it is supposed to. I haven't used it on stainless but I would not expect it to have any problems judging by the other metals I have used it on. It has 3 patterns for mounting it on your arbor, I used it on my Blu-Mol arbor with no problems. I also like that it has multiple large openings on the side so you can see to start your pilot bit and it also makes it very easy to remove the plug from the hole saw, the only nit picky thing I could say about the side holes, is that I would them to have been set at every 90 degrees instead of every 120 degrees as that would make it a little easier to rock the plug back and forth to remove it. It can cut through material up to almost 1 3/4 inch. All in all it does exactly what you want it to do.

I really like this hole saw, The carbide teeth cut through both metal and wood with no problems. It produces a nice clean cut and you don't have to push super hard to make it cut. It does a good job of cutting the hole the size it is supposed to. I haven't used it on stainless but I would not expect it to have any problems judging by the other metals I have used it on. It has 3 patterns for mounting it on your arbor, I used it on my Blu-Mol arbor with no problems. I also like that it has multiple large openings on the side so you can see to start your pilot bit and it also makes it very easy to remove the plug from the hole saw, the only nit picky thing I could say about the side holes, is that I would them to have been set at every 90 degrees instead of every 120 degrees as that would make it a little easier to rock the plug back and forth to remove it. It can cut through material up to almost 1 3/4 inch. All in all it does exactly what you want it to do.

This very large hole saw needs to be respected and used with care - watch the video to see why. It certainly makes short work of large 4-3/4 inch holes but the kinetic energy of the large spinning holey tube caused it to disconnect from the mandrel a couple of times. To solve the problem I reduce the drill speed and that worked but the cut was a bit messy and the saw kept grabbing the wood with wrist breaking potential. I reverted to the higher speed for the next hole and it was much neater and quicker to do. So, my takeaway from this is to get the mandrel as tight as possible and use the tool with care.

This is the largest hole saw I've ever used. I just tried it on a 2 X 8, and it went through very well. As with any hole saw, you'd have to clean up the hole with some sanding, but that's to be expected. The carbide teeth bite in very well, you have to learn just how much pressure you can use or it bites in and stops your drill. Next time, I have to try a larger drill!

Hadn't had a "large" hole saw before, so I opted for a carbide-toothed one. That was a good decision as it makes it easier to cut whatever you have to cut. This hole saw also has lots of holes in the side to pry out the plug, which can be a real pain some times! It mounted right on the mandrel I already have, which is not a Milwaukee tool. No problems there!

Definitely a commercial quality hole saw.  At first I thought it might not attach to my pilot bit which is twenty years old, but no problem, easily attached just like all my other hole saws.  Currently I'm using two different sized hole saws to put two holes in a sump pump basin, one approximately two inches and the other four inches.  One for the inlet pipe and the other for the pump exhaust pipe.  This hole saw handled it like butter but would be better suited for a more challenging material.  I also tested it on a piece of wood, it gave a nice clean cut on both sides.  However, the teeth are aggressive, so when using it on something as soft as wood make sure you hold onto the drill, it can bite pretty hard in wood. Overall, a great hole saw, certainly commercial quality.  

Well made, certainly a commercial quality hole saw. I have a set of hole saws that are over twenty years old. I was worried this wouldn't fit my pilot bit, but there was no problem. I easily screwed this onto the pilot bit and gave it a quick try on a piece of wood. It gives a nice clean cut. The teeth are aggressive, so when using it on something as soft as wood make sure you hold onto the drill, it can bite pretty hard in wood. The result was a nice clean cut on both sides. Currently I'm using two different sized hole saws to put two holes in a sump pump basin, one approximately two inches and the other four inches. One for the inlet pipe and the other for the pump exhaust pipe. This hole saw handled it like butter but would be better suited for a more challenging material.

This seems like a very sturdy hole saw that will stay sharp and cut well for a long time. It feels heavier and thicker than other hole saws I have used. I am planning to use this to cut some door holes and to cut holes for sewer plumbing (2" pipe). This saw can also be used for other material besides wood such as metal but I am not planning to use it for that purpose.